Ventura initiative to ensure continued health insurance coverage for ongoing treatments

SPRINGFIELD – Following the House passage of House Bill 3796 from State Representative Hoan Huynh, State Senator Rachel Ventura carried the legislation through the Senate, seeking to protect Illinoisans from out-of-pocket charges for ongoing treatments if the appointment was scheduled before their provider was removed from the insurance network.

“This legislation provides time for a transition of care for those currently undergoing treatments with scheduled appointments. It's one small change that can bring a bit of peace of mind to those currently undergoing changes in their medical journey,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “As a former actuarial analyst, I saw firsthand how insurance companies prioritized profits over health care — that being the main reason I left the industry. When a doctor has been removed from a network, patients need time to transition.”

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Simulation training added as viable medical education requirement under Ventura-backed measure

SPRINGFIELD – Following the House passage of House Bill 3850, State Senator Rachel Ventura worked alongside State Representative Hoan Huynh to pass the legislation through the Senate, adding simulation training as an approved form of continuing education for licensed health care professionals.

“As new and improved technologies continue to shape the medical field, simulation training offers an untapped opportunity to provide continuing education to medical students,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Allowing this type of training expands cutting-edge educational resources.”

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Clinical psychologist licensure requirements to improve under Ventura measure

SPRINGFIELD – To streamline the licensing process for clinical psychologists in Illinois, State Senator Rachel Ventura partnered with State Representative Nabeela Syed to advance House Bill 3373, which passed the Senate on Thursday.

“Life is unpredictable, and the job market can be challenging,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “This bill allows students to complete the educational portion of required exams even if they face delays in securing a training residency.”

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Ventura measure to address student health insurance dependent coverage

SPRINGFIELD – In a continued effort to expand access to health care while protecting affordability, State Senator Rachel Ventura and State Representative Hoan Huynh passed House Bill 1577 through the Senate on Thursday.

The legislation, which clarifies university participation in Illinois’ dependent coverage law, ensures student health insurance plans remain affordable and sustainable for those who rely on them most.

“Expanding health care access must go hand in hand with protecting affordability,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “This legislation supports the intent of the original law while making sure we don't unintentionally burden students with higher premiums. We’re committed to building a more inclusive health care system — one that meets people where they are, including our students.”

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